What kind of noise does a Mini Cooper make?
The noise is usually heard at idle on a cold start and it is often referred to as “the death rattle”. This can be a major/costly repair and it is recommended not to ignore this noise if you hear it.
What makes the timing chain rattle on a Mini Cooper?
MINI Cooper Timing Chain Noise The timing chain rattle (as discussed in an earlier blog post) is a common problem. The noise is usually heard at idle on a cold start and it is often referred to as “the death rattle”. This can be a major/costly repair and it is recommended not to ignore this noise if you hear it.
What are the most common problems with a Mini Cooper?
The most reliable of the transmissions Mini manufactured is the 6 speed manual variation. The timing chain rattle (as discussed in an earlier blog post) is a common problem. The noise is usually heard at idle on a cold start and it is often referred to as “the death rattle”.
Why does my Mini Cooper start every time I turn it on?
No turning of the engine, no clicking of relays or dimming of lights. After many repeated attempts, it eventually starts as though nothing was amiss. You can turn it on and off again repeatedly and it will start every time..or not, what ever it feels like at the time.
Where does the ticking noise come from in a Mini Cooper?
Of course, ignore the clicking noise of the injectors, try and listen for a slightly different tick. Coming from the back of the engine. Also, for those wondering this is only at idle. I do not hear the tick while driving, however, I do have a straight pipe, so the exhaust is fairly loud. Welcome to the forum.
MINI Cooper Timing Chain Noise The timing chain rattle (as discussed in an earlier blog post) is a common problem. The noise is usually heard at idle on a cold start and it is often referred to as “the death rattle”. This can be a major/costly repair and it is recommended not to ignore this noise if you hear it.
What kind of noise does a mini one make?
Hi all, my partner has a mini one, 2010, 1.6 about 80k miles on the clock. It seems to be making quite a knocking/tapping noise from the engine. What is this most likely to be?
The most reliable of the transmissions Mini manufactured is the 6 speed manual variation. The timing chain rattle (as discussed in an earlier blog post) is a common problem. The noise is usually heard at idle on a cold start and it is often referred to as “the death rattle”.